Community Based Therapist (LISW or LPC)

School Based Therapist and Telehealth therapist; Contract SC - Spartanburg

School-Based Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program will provide mental and behavioral health assessments develop treatment plans facilitate individual and/or group counseling to students and provide case management services to students in the school is not in session during extended breaks and summer months you will maintain your caseload and continue to provide services to your students by meeting with them in the community. There will be an element of office based therapy involved in this role.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee you will work closely with youth family foster parents and community partners providing counseling or therapy advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual group and family mental health therapy case management and other professional services.

• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family including mental health medical educational psychological vocational and social services.

• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

• Required to travel daily during summers and extended breaks to provide community-based services to youth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with parents (families of origin and/or foster families) teachers administrators and other school staff.

• Provides safety assessment crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.

• LSW or LPCA required; LISW LPCpreferred

• Experience in providing both individual and family therapypreferred

• Experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred.

• Experience with TF-CBT preferred

• You have good computer and technology skills

• Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned

• An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical dental vision 401K student loan assistance and generous paid time YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.